50 Years of Social Justice
Social Work Celebrates Anniversary
In 1962, James Madison University was still called Madison College, men were only day students and Dr. G. Tyler Miller was president of the college. The college was rapidly expanding, and began offering a Social Work program, which was part of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work.
Our Department Offers the Following Academic Programs
Minor and Certificate Programs
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An Interview with R. Ann Myers
March 21, 2012
Since she graduated from the Social Work program in 1969, returned as faculty in 1973 and became Department Head in 1987, Professor R. Ann Myers reflected on the major's most remarkable changes.
LLI Awards Scholarships to Two JMU Students
Spring 2012
Sierra Alewine and Kayla Swartz are the recipients of the 2011-2012 Cecil D. Bradfield Lifelong Learning Scholarship. Both students demonstrate a consistent and sustained commitment to the field of gerontology.
Meet Kait Custer Bilston
February 2012
Kati Custer Bilston - December 2009 Graduate has been working with the Australian Red Cross Young Parents Program (YPP) in a child protection role since April 2010. Catch up with Kait's adventures.
Social Work Student Interns with Valley AIDS Network
October 2011
For Becky Marksteiner, interning with Valley AIDS Network allows her to apply classroom material to real life. Marksteiner is an intern with Valley AIDS Network a non-profit that helps HIV/AIDS patients find care and resources, and helps educate the region about the disease.
Announcements
- May 28 No classes
- July 4 - No classes
- July 20 - Final examinations
- August 21-22, Tuesday-Wednesday
Freshman move in - August 27, Monday
Classes meet as scheduled - September 14, Friday
Last day to withdraw from class and receive refund. - October 5-7, Friday-Sunday
Family Weekend - November 17, Saturday
Thanksgiving vacation begins - December 10-14, Monday-Friday
Final examinations - December 15, Saturday
Commencement
Welcome from Social Work
Welcome to the James Madison University Department of Social Work. The department offers one major program, three minor programs of study designed for a wide variety of majors across the university, and one certificate program.. More >
